Dave McGinnis joins Jeff Fisher in St. Louis

Senior assistant coach Dave McGinnis is leaving the Titans to accept a position on Jeff Fisher’s staff with the Rams, according to sources familiar with the situation. The Rams are making McGinnis assistant head coach, sources say.

The Rams had requested permission to talk to McGinnis, whose contract with the Titans was expiring. The Titans were interested in retaining McGinnis, who served a valuable role on Coach Mike Munchak’s staff in 2011, but he opted to join Fisher.

McGinnis, 61, could not be reached for comment on Monday.

The 38-year coaching veteran just finished his eighth season with the Titans. A year ago he assisted Munchak and the entire defensive staff, while also assisting with personnel and administrative duties.

On several occasions last season Munchak credited to McGinnis for his assistance during the week, as well as on game days with decisions about instant replay.

McGinnis initially joined the Titans as an assistant under Fisher in 2004. From 2005-10 he was assistant head coach/linebackers, and in ’04 he was linebackers coach.

McGinnis was head coach of the Cardinals for three-plus years. He coached linebackers with the Bears from 1986-95. He coached 13 years in the college ranks before heading to the NFL.